babyktchr BSN, RN

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  1. babyktchr

    charting vacuum assisted deliveries

    babyktchr replied to babies_r_us's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :yeahthat: AMEN
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    charting vacuum assisted deliveries

    babyktchr replied to babies_r_us's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't use computerized charting, but simply putting in "per MD" SCREAMS it isn't enough. OMG. I couldn't imagine leaving my notes to what a doc wrote in his notes. I don't know about you, but I...
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    cervical checks, again

    babyktchr replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just keep on checking. After so many, you will check one and finally figure out what all the fuss was over. You really do have to check many many many before you feel comfy with
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    charting vacuum assisted deliveries

    babyktchr replied to babies_r_us's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Any reasonably minded doc SHOULD be writing a vac assist in his notes, in DETAIL. What would be the defense if they didn't....ummmm, I thought the nurse did it? The nurse should be writing notes of...
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    Ever had to get a court order for treatment?

    babyktchr replied to feebebe23's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, 40% abruption and a good strip. How lucky. It is a wonder whe wasn't already in labor with the contractions she was probably putting out. I hope everything worked out ok in the
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    Just curious...Do nurses hate Birth Plans?

    babyktchr replied to chnc1024's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Anyone else have the "birth plan phenomena??" Gosh, more times than not, when a mom presents with a birth plan (no matter how reasonable or ridiculous)...THIS mom will have everything happen to them...
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    Critical Care RN to OB??

    babyktchr replied to PyshRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Who cares what people say!!! I did exactly what you are contemplating and it was the best move I ever made. OB is where I belong. I loved critical care and it helped me tremendously in...
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    Hospital Policy re: parents not allowed NB procedure?

    babyktchr replied to missjackson's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We don't advocate parents to watch circ's, and do have a few that ask. We do try to use the nursery is a "clean" area rationale, but ultimately the physicians say they don't want the parents...
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    Pregnant right after giving birth?

    babyktchr replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It happens, yes. A
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    What to do with this kind of patient?

    babyktchr replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    These patients can be very frustrating. The boomerang visits exhaust everyone involved. I find that these types frequently are just plain exhausted, and then their pain perception is a bit skewed....
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    Magazine???

    babyktchr replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    DUH me....it was right
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    Magazine???

    babyktchr replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am partial to Lifelines by AWHONN. It is not a research based publication and has great information. They recently changed the name, and it escapes me now. It has clinical application as well as...
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    Staff taking pictures...weird question

    babyktchr replied to rnin02's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yeah...you have to get permission for those pictures. It would've only taken seconds to ask and get that ok. Just because something has "always been done" doesn't necessarily mean it is ok. We...
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    please recommend your NCC study guide!

    babyktchr replied to junebrideRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I took a review course given by Professional Education Center. I thought it was a great course. I am not one to just sit and study a book ( the book mentioned in the previous post was one I do...
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    itching after cesarean section

    babyktchr replied to mani3433's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use benadryl for that pesky itching, but our lactation guru says to be careful using it with breastfeeding moms. She only suggests one or two doses, because long term use can effect milk...
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    Have you seen late pregnancy turn women into monsters?

    babyktchr replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wait....you have to be pregnant to act this way?? I am NOT pregnant and when I come home after working 12 hours and there are dishes everywhere and stuff not done...I get a might bit cranky....
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    Any Certified Lactation Consultants Out There?

    babyktchr replied to pirap's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you contact the IBCLC website, you can find out all you need to know to become certified thru their organization. It is a LONG process and very specific. You would probably do best to go right...
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    Curious

    babyktchr replied to tvccrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No, you weren't considered "in labor" that whole time. What you were was being "induced". Once your cervix started dilating, then you were considered to be in labor. I am imagining sometime on...
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    How do you feel about taking pictures with your patients?

    babyktchr replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I tell people I don't show up on film. (doesn't work, but worth a
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    Online Advanced Fetal monitoring

    babyktchr replied to finallyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There used to be an online advanced class..but I don't think it is around any longer. There was one that I recommended but there were so many technical difficulties with the company that it just...
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    I want to quit....

    babyktchr replied to RNTEX's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If this is the hospital I think you are talking about...they did a big "documentary" on this Maternity Floor and boy...they made it seem so much more organized and sane. Though I can never EVER...
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    Somedays I just wish EFM would go away....

    babyktchr replied to kathiecnm's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One of the things a nurse MUST do when placing a patient on a fetal monitor is PROVE that what she is tracing is actually fetal, and not maternal. A "fetal" strip can certainly be reactive even when...
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    pts going out to smoke

    babyktchr replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OMG....this is such a THING for me. Patients that come back from C/S and the first thing they say is..."when can I go down and smoke?" In my opinion, if you are well enough to drag your body outside...
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    NRP equipment in moms room

    babyktchr replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can't imagine not having resusitation equipment in every labor
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    Babies overnighting in moms room

    babyktchr replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We don't have a nursery that babies can go to, so rooming in isn't really an option for us. If we are not busy, we can sometimes take a baby and keep it for a bit of time. We encourage "support...